I did cut out the new fabric that replaced my old choice that finally arrived at the end of last week!

My machine will be quite busy today making my puffies and poly fill stuffing is in my future today!

Highchair Cushion

My goal is just cutting the pattern from the old cushion. I won't put too much pressure on myself!

Cuppa Joe Swap Blocks

I have my background brown blocks cut. Now I just need to get working on the mug appliques. I feel like a complete schmuck that a) I forgot and b) I didn't work on them the last week....SORRY Crafty Sewing Mamas!!!!

Fall Throw Pillow Covers

I have this fabric cut out.

I still have to take off the Halloween Covers. Yes, I know Halloween is over, but I didn't get to enjoy them very long!

Do you like the new fabric? I am not sure if I am going cutesy or what yet. I do know that I am keeping some of the larger pillows simple like I did for Halloween!

Christmas Musical Costumes

Did I mention that one of my major volunteering jobs at my boys school is to sew new and alter old costumes. It's that time of the year again!

So far, it looks like only alterations after yesterdays fittings!! Last year, the three camel costumes about put me under. I work with all donated fabrics (did I mention how ugly donated fabrics can be?) and just pray that Mary and Joseph are around the same height as last year's, because those two costumes are the more elaborate. Luckily, I have HUGE hem allowances on most of the costumes, because middle schoolers are notoriously either REALLY tall or REALLY tiny!

Did I mention that the musical director wants them all done by the end of next week before Thanksgiving break? YIKES!

So if you could, can you chant?

Go. Heidi. Sew. Heidi. Go. Heidi. Sew Heidi.

As always, linking this to Lee's Freshly Pieced. It is always enjoyable to see what everyone is up to! I have found many a favorite blog that I now follow by checking out the other WIPS!!!!!

And it is a special day....it is her ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY for WIP Wednesday!

Go Heidi, Sew Heidi!!! Oh my goodness though, I used to make tons of costumes I do not envy you your next couple weeks! Please share pictures though I would seriously love to see the Christmas Costumes! I love the idea of making seasonal pillow covers, I have honestly never thought of it, but you can bet I will do so for my new place in the Spring! Thanks for the Inspiration!

Wow, you are busy! Thanks for stopping by today. I will have to chat with you some time about your boys and dyslexia. Although not formally diagnosed, my son has many characteristics. We've all adapted to find what works best. What I am amazed at is one teacher, in particular, that he has. She's fantastic. She engages the kids, they review daily, and he learns! It's not simply read the book and do homework. He rarely needs to bring the book home, yet he learns the material and tests well. I realize some subjects may not be conducive to a method like this, but it proves to me that he can learn - that we just have to find the right techniques.

The fabric for your Fall Throw Pillow covers are lovely - I especially like the bottom one. It will look great. We don't 'do' Halloween here in Denmark and being such a bad decorator even for Christmas I think it's a good thing *LOL*

Wow, I got distracted for a few minutes reading about your "New Girl." Awesome!! Okay, back to your WIPs - love those pretty throw pillow covers, and I can't wait to see the puffy quilt! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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I'm Heidi! I'm a quilter, longarmer (is that even a word?), pattern designer, and mom of four fantastic boys. Basically, I'm just trying to keep my head above water. Did I mention that I never take myself too seriously?